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Celebrity Mug Shots, Arrest Photos and Police Booking Photographs
A mug shot, also commonly spelled as one word “mugshot”, arrest photos or police booking photograph, is a photographic portrait taken after an individual is arrested by law enforcement. The purpose of taking a mug shot is to allow law enforcement personnel to have a photographic record of the arrested individual to allow for identification by victims and police investigators.
Most mugshot photos consist two parts, which include a front-view photo and a side-view photo (also called a profile shot). The term mug shot is originally derived from the word “mug”, which is an English slang term for a human face. Use of the word dates all the way back to the 18th century. The word mug was very popular in mafia-style movies, where unattractive people were often referred to as having an “ugly mug”.
Prior to modern advancements in computer technology and image processing, an accused person was required to physically hold a card in front of them that showed their name, the current date, and other information relative to the individual and/or the precinct in which they were arrested. Digital photography is now used in the mugshot and booking process, and the accused individual does not have to hold the card while the actual photo is taken. The additional information is added to the photos digitally.
After the individual’s picture is taken by the law enforcement officer or processing clerk, the digital photograph is then linked to a law enforcement database that contains the identifying information pertinent to the individual and the arrest. This allows law enforcement to quickly pull up a photo of the individual whenever needed.
Federal booking photographs and mug shots are entered into the public domain in the United States, and can be obtained by anyone under the Freedom of Information Act. In certain special cases, the mugshot for the arrested individual is sealed along with the arrest record.
Famous Celebrity Mug Shot Pictures
Celebrity arrest photos are by far the most popular type with online searchers. Many movie stars are often arrested in the midst of alcohol or drug abuse binges, and somehow manage to take some pretty surprising and hilarious photos. Following are some of the more famous celebrity mug shots. In some situations, celebrities were arrested multiple times, so there are photos of each arrest.
One of Young Jeezy’s many booking photographs. In this photo, he was arrested for several charges including false imprisonment, battery and making terroristic threats during a fight with his son.
In 2006, Yanni was charged with domestic abuse in Palm Beach, Florida.
In 2003, country singer Wynonna Judd was arrested in Nashville, Tennessee in November 2003 for drunk driving.
Actor Woody Harrelson was arrested for Disturbing the Peace by Columbus, Ohio police in 1982. Mr. Harrelson was found dancing in the street and tried to run away from the cops. He was fined for the incident.
Willie Nelson was busted a number of times. In this photo, he was taken in for possession of marijuana in 2010 after U.S. Border Patrol agents pulled over his tour bus in Sierra, Texas
In 1996 and 1997, actor Wesley Snipe, was charged with fraudulently claiming tax refunds of nearly $12 million in on income taxes. Also, he was charged with failing to file tax returns from 1999 through 2004.
Arizona 2008, rapper Lil’ Wayne (Dwayne Carter) was arrested for felony drug possession. This was one of many run-ins with the law.
In 1996, Lil’ Kim (Kimberly Jones) was arrested by New Jersey police department for possession of marijuana.
Lauryn Hill spent 3 months in prison and 3 months in home confinement for not paying taxes on approximately $1 million of her earnings.
Irv Gotti
In North Carolina in 2001, Vince Vaughn was arrested charged with fighting in public for his part in a bar brawl.
Steven Tyler
On 16 September 2010, Russell Brand was arrested on suspected battery charges after he allegedly attacked a paparazzo.
July, 202: R. Kelly was indicted on 21 counts of child pornography.
Kiefer Sutherland surrendered to the Glendale Police Department in December 2007 to serve a 48-day jail sentence. He pled no contest to driving under the influence.
John Mayer after his arrest on May 26, 2001 for driving with a suspended license in Atlanta.
February 2007 – Rapper Foxy Brown was arrested at a beauty supply store for battery and obstruction of justice by the Broward county PD.
Georgia 2005 – Comedian and actor Chris Tucker was pulled over for speeding and did not initially stop. He was arrested for reckless driving and eluding the police and then brought to jail.
Amanda Bynes was arrested and charged for reckless endangerment.
Vanilla Ice Mug Shot
Jay Z
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber
Charlie Sheen
Tupac Shakur
Snooki
Shia Laboeouf
Actor Robert Downey Jr. was arrested several times. In this particular photo, taken in 1999, Downey was serving time at the California Department of Corrections on drug charges.
Paris Hilton was under arrest multiple times in 2007 related to reckless driving and violating the terms of her probation.
O.J. Simpson
Nick Nolte
Mel Gibson
In 1998, actor Keanu Reeves was pulled over by the cops and arrested for drunk driving.
James Brown
Hugh Grant
Dudley Moore
Christian Slater
Charlie Sheen
Bobby Brown
Porsha Williams Mug Shot
New celeb mugs are being added all the time, so be sure to check back for updates. If its one thing celebs know, it is how to get arrested and how to take a great photo.
